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Data as at: 12/02/2026
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Objective
To provide a high level of income, together with the potential for growth of both income and capital from a diversified portfolio substantially invested in UK equities but also in preference shares, convertibles and other fixed income securities.
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
31/03/1929
March
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Iain Pyle, Charles Luke
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
Wind-up provisions
The Board considers the Company, with no fixed life, to be a long-term investment vehicle but, for the purposes of this viability statement, has decided that three years is an appropriate period over which to report, irrespective of any exogenous risks that the Company may face.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130.26 | 148.23 | 330.50 | 327.92 | 0.79 | 14 | 4.69 | Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct | 1 (31/03/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/02/2026 | 13/03/2026 | 10.000 | No | 2026 |
| 02/01/2026 | 30/01/2026 | 3.450 | No | 2026 |
| 02/10/2025 | 31/10/2025 | 3.400 | No | 2026 |
| 03/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | 5.200 | No | 2025 |
| 03/04/2025 | 30/04/2025 | 3.200 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shires Income | Share price total return | 41.0 | 50.8 | 79.8 | 205.3 |
| UK Equity Income AIC sector | Share price total return | 19.6 | 35.5 | 62.9 | 143.7 |
| Morningstar UK * | Total return | 22.2 | 46.5 | 82.1 | 156.9 |
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* The Morningstar market index is not necessarily the official benchmark of the investment trust, but it has been identified as an appropriate comparative index. Please hover over the definition for further detail on the index construction.
Share structure
Number of shares
39,411,699
2,821,375
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113,347 | 1,188,064 | 14,361,879 | 56,691,972 |
| Average | N/A | 51,655 | 56,766 | 44,958 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.37 | 3.80 | 39.69 | 142.42 |
| Average | N/A | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0008052507 | SHRS | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 30/09/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC 8.625% PRF PERPETUAL GBP 1 | 5.6 |
| Nati 10.25% 49 Gbp | 5.2 |
| Santander UK PLC 10.38% PRF PERPETUAL GBP 1 - 10.38% | 4.2 |
| Shell PLC | 3.6 |
| Morgan Sindall Group PLC | 3.6 |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 3.4 |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 3.3 |
| Chesnara PLC | 3.3 |
| Standard Chartered PLC 8.25% PRF IRR GBP 1 | 3.0 |
| Balfour Beatty PLC | 2.8 |
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